Does First Quantum Minerals pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Quantum Minerals employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Quantum Minerals. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Quantum Minerals?

81% of First Quantum Minerals employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Quantum Minerals 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Quantum Minerals?

Engineer (4) , Electrician (3) , Mining Engineer (3) , Planner (3) , Process Operator (3) , Safety Officer (3) , Accounts Payable (2) , Business Analyst (2) , Coordinator (2) , Diesel Mechanic (2) , Electrical Supervisor (2) , Graduate Engineer Trainee (2) , Heavy Duty Mechanic (2) , Heavy Equipment Mechanic (2) , Heavy Equipment Repair Mechanic (2)

What are the pros of working at First Quantum Minerals according to real employee reviews?

"Helps people in different ways because of good salaries" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good people" ((in 7 reviews)); "safety is a adhered.they" ((in 6 reviews)); "Actively support training and career development" ((in 4 reviews)); "Amazing team and amazing technology." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at First Quantum Minerals according to real employee reviews?

"Career Progression on clear" ((in 4 reviews)); "Some deadweight senior managers" ((in 3 reviews)); "Paying of tax to government was always on time." ((in 3 reviews)); "Long hours and demanding workload" ((in 3 reviews)); "Management is focused in the few within the "old boys club"." ((in 3 reviews))

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3.9

81% would recommend to a friend

(183 total reviews)

Philip K. R. Pascall

90% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

First Quantum Minerals has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 183 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Quantum Minerals employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energía, minería e infraestructura pública industry (3.7 stars).

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183 reviews

2.0

Sep 4, 2023

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Engineer

Recommend

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Pros

Generally having FQM looks good on the CV

Cons

I do not believe that any engineer should be getting less than k35,000 working at a copper mine

5.0

Aug 17, 2023

Great place to work

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flat structure, ambitious, open to new ideas

Cons

Long FIFO swings and long work hours

4.0

Aug 17, 2023

FQM is a good company to work with, being amongst the major copper producers in the world

Refrigeration and air-conditioning technician

Recommend

CEO approval

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I gained vast experience and exposure whilst working at FQM,with a huge and assorted mining equipment fleet.

Cons

Mining environments are not so pleasing in terms of exposure to hazards,but with the controls put in place and consistent use of correct PPE,these hazards were and are kept below harmful limits

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